Man snatches toddler at bus station in Lake City, arrested for attempted kidnapping

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A toddler is now safe after officers say a man attempted to kidnap the child at the Greyhound Bus Station in Lake City on Friday.

Officers say an adult and a 2-year-old child were attempting to exit a bus at the station on South Marion Avenue when Kevin Van Fossen, 56, grabbed the child.

Fossen refused to let go of the toddler. The adult and another person helped to wrestle the child away from Fossen.

He then snatched the second person’s phone and threatened violence.

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While speaking with officers, Fossen appeared intoxicated. They say he had been drinking mouthwash. He was arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping, assault, and robbery.

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